Female Finance and Managing Director at Mathills Services Limited

Details:
We are seeking to employ an experienced FEMALE FINANCE AND MANAGING DIRECTOR on behalf of our client a Micro finance bank. She will be Responsible for the overall control and all financial aspects of the company strategy and is expected to analyse figures and implement recommendations based on these findings, with the most profitable outcome.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee, review, and adhere to the budgets for each business department
• Assist in company-wide budgetary planning
• Ensure that all of the company's financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation
• Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives and management board in creating strategic plans for the future
• Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed
• Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
• Supervise financial assistants and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.
• Prepare official reports on a monthly and annual basis
• Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk
• Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up-to-date
• Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants
• Update and implement financial policies and procedures
• Maintain a policy manual for the finance department
• Work with human resources employees to secure candidates who will be an asset to the finance department
• Establish and implement a training program for new finance employees.

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENT

• Minimum BSc Degree and a qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification
• Minimum of Six (6) Years relevant experience
• Proven experience preferably within banking or micro finance environment in at least four of the following areas; banking operations, lending and credit administration, savings mobilization, marketing/business development, development of financial products, internal controls, risk management, financial management and administration, financial analysis, planning and budgeting, corporate governance, development of organizational structures and systems, personnel management (preferably with five or more direct reports) and staff development.  
• Meet the requirement for a commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels
• Strong IT skills, always been ahead of new technologies
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
• High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
• Energetic, highly motivated, with an inquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
• Candidate MUST be between ages 28-36 years.
• Ability to speak Igbo will be an added advantage.
• Applicant Must be resident in Abuja